Staff Reports
In recent news, some people think that the Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict could change how President Joe Biden talks about his predecessor, Donald Trump. President Biden has shared his support for the law in the days leading up to his son’s conviction. He stated he would not pardon Hunter under his presidential powers and would accept the verdict. Democrats had quickly criticized former President Trump as a convicted felon following his case in New York, with Joe Biden doing the same at a campaign rally on June 3. However, some suggest that the President may need to be more careful when talking about Trump’s criminal history to avoid a similar response from Republicans towards his son.
Some Democrats believe that Republicans might use Hunter Biden’s guilty verdict to link the President to his son’s actions. However, a conservative from the Heritage Foundation mentioned that painting Trump as a convicted felon could be less effective after Hunter Biden’s verdict.
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Moreover, a former Democratic representative mentioned that the conviction may have been an unexpected “silver lining” for the Biden campaign regarding President Joe Biden’s respect for the judicial process. The President has accepted the conviction, contrasting it with Trump’s false claims of political persecution. It may be harder for Republicans to make similar claims now, especially since the president’s son has also been found guilty of a felony by a jury.
While the President’s acceptance of the conviction may help him, it could also be a personal distraction for him as a father. It may not distract him from his duties as president, but it will likely take an emotional toll on the family.
In conclusion, with the Hunter Biden’s conviction, President Joe Biden may need to adjust how he talks about his predecessor’s criminal history. The guilty verdict could affect how the President handles comparisons to Trump and may have personal implications for him and his family.
